Henderson County Youth Baseball's Opening Night is Monday

Commissioners to throw out first pitch on Jackson Park's renovated field

Dustin Nicholson, with Allison Contractors, takes down the fence from one of the baseball fields at Jackson Park back in January. Three of the fields now have new fences and upgrades were also made to a building with a concession stand and bathroom facilities.

Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:26 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:26 p.m.

Henderson County Youth Baseball is set for Opening Night on Monday night, and when its players take the field for the first time in 2013, they are going to see some significant changes.

The baseball fields at Jackson Park were renovated during the offseason, with improvements made to the fences, concession stands and bathroom facilities.

To celebrate the beginning of youth baseball season and Jackson Park's field improvements, the Henderson County Youth Baseball Little League Board of Directors is inviting the community to attend Monday's Opening Night Ceremony. It will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Field 2.

"Guests, players, parents, sponsors, coaches, umpires and volunteers will have the opportunity to view the major improvements that have been made to Jackson Park prior to the start of this year's season," said HCYB President Tom Albright. "Tim Hopkins, director of Jackson Park, and his staff are to be commended for the work they have completed during the offseason at Jackson Park. Additional thanks go to County Manager Steve Wyatt, and his assistant, David Whitson, for their dedication to the awesome improvements made to the fields."

Albright said the league also wanted to thank the Henderson County Commissioners (Charlie Messer, Tommy Thompson, Grady Hawkins, Michael Edney and Larry Young) for their assistance in providing the funding for the renovations. The county commissioners will be taking part in Monday's ceremony by throwing out the first pitch in unison at around 5:30 p.m.

This year's youth league consists of more than 400 players, ages 4-12, from Henderson County. It also includes more than 100 volunteers and coaches.

Games will be held on the five fields at Jackson Park throughout the season, which begins Monday and lasts through early June. For more information about supporting or sponsoring the league, contact Albright by email at admin@hcyb.org.

Game schedules can also be found at the league's website at www.HCYB.org.

<p>Henderson County Youth Baseball is set for Opening Night on Monday night, and when its players take the field for the first time in 2013, they are going to see some significant changes.</p><p>The baseball fields at Jackson Park were renovated during the offseason, with improvements made to the fences, concession stands and bathroom facilities.</p><p>To celebrate the beginning of youth baseball season and Jackson Park's field improvements, the Henderson County Youth Baseball Little League Board of Directors is inviting the community to attend Monday's Opening Night Ceremony. It will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Field 2.</p><p>"Guests, players, parents, sponsors, coaches, umpires and volunteers will have the opportunity to view the major improvements that have been made to Jackson Park prior to the start of this year's season," said HCYB President Tom Albright. "Tim Hopkins, director of Jackson Park, and his staff are to be commended for the work they have completed during the offseason at Jackson Park. Additional thanks go to County Manager Steve Wyatt, and his assistant, David Whitson, for their dedication to the awesome improvements made to the fields."</p><p>Albright said the league also wanted to thank the Henderson County Commissioners (Charlie Messer, Tommy Thompson, Grady Hawkins, Michael Edney and Larry Young) for their assistance in providing the funding for the renovations. The county commissioners will be taking part in Monday's ceremony by throwing out the first pitch in unison at around 5:30 p.m.</p><p>This year's youth league consists of more than 400 players, ages 4-12, from Henderson County. It also includes more than 100 volunteers and coaches.</p><p>Games will be held on the five fields at Jackson Park throughout the season, which begins Monday and lasts through early June. For more information about supporting or sponsoring the league, contact Albright by email at admin@hcyb.org.</p><p>Game schedules can also be found at the league's website at www.HCYB.org.</p>